A new dairy farm effluent pond takes shape. Photo: Supplied via NZ HeraldNorthland dairy farmers are showing an improvement with managing farm dairy effluent, according to the latest figures compiled by the Northland Regional Council. There are about 800 dairy farms in Northland, with an average herd size of 319. Northland's subtropical weather, with torrential rain events, holds special challenges for dairy farmers. Two dairy farmers were sentenced last week in the Whangārei District Court before an Environment Court judge.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 25, 2019 19:07 UTC